Common errors like picking the wrong rug size, furniture layout, color palette, window treatments, and more can wreck your home decor. We asked interior designers for expert advice on how to avoid their least favorite tacky decor mistakes—and offer pro tips on what to do instead. Meet the Expert Erin Williamson is the founder of…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Photo: AleksandarNakic/E+ via Getty Images Remember when everyone was painting everything gray? Well, those days are coming to an end. Beige paint is making a major comeback as homeowners ditch those stark whites and cool grays…
kohler This story is featured in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE. Traditionally, the bathroom has been a preferred area of the house to prepare for whatever the day will throw at you—from big meetings at work to errand runs to a date. But what if you could create a place for that prep plus…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Paint is among the cheapest of home renovations—it freshens things, covers old chips and scratches, and it can make your whole house feel brand new in just a few days. Even if you hire someone to paint a room, the cost isn’t entirely prohibitive—between $350…
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Decades of renovations can hide, or even erase, a lot of a historic home’s original features. For Claudia L’mann’s 1930s apartment, the original double doors were removed and the…
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. One of the best parts of the holiday season is the opportunity to bring out your festive decor to transform your space into a cozy winter wonderland. This year,…
Recently the Michelson Museum of Art had the opportunity to renovate its much loved Dr. David Weisman Hirsch Discovery Room for children, putting out a call to the community for donations of new toys and other supplies to fill the space. McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing heard that call, with employee Kelsie Hopkins leading the…
And with home prices rising more than double the pace of inflation since the 1960s, making the place you live look great is as important as ever, whether it’s a rental or your expensive dream abode. Here are the 10 decor mistakes she hates to see in other people’s homes. Moreira said she always notices…
